H. ‘Sugar Daddy’

Overview

Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Sugar Daddy' is a sport of *H.* 'Big Daddy' distinguished by its large, blue-green leaves with broad, creamy white margins. The leaf surface bears a glaucous bloom above and below, with moderate cupping and corrugation, and the broadly ovate, cordate-based blades measure 10 inches long by 7.5 inches wide, with 13 to 15 vein pairs.

In the Garden

'Sugar Daddy' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 19 inches in height and 40 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green center and white margins remain most stable, and is suitable for mid-border or woodland garden placements alongside other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its large size makes it inappropriate for small containers.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, particularly in moist, shaded conditions; typical preventative measures are advisable.